SNOW DAY

Vehicles and pedestrians make their way along University Boulevard past Denny Chimes after class was dismissed at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2014. Snow blanketed Tuscaloosa and much of West Alabama Tuesday. Dusty Compton | Tuscaloosa News

Tuscaloosa News

Staff report

Published: Thursday, February 6, 2014 at 2:00 p.m.

Last Modified: Thursday, February 6, 2014 at 2:17 p.m.

The University of Alabama is canceling all classes as of Thursday at 3:30 p.m. due to the possibility of freezing rain, snow and sleet forecasted for this afternoon.

Furthermore, all events and activities scheduled for the remainder of the day have also been canceled and non-essential personnel are being told they may leave at 3:30.

The university says a decision about classes and operations for Friday will be made later. Any updates or announcements will be communicated via email, the UA home page, local media, social media and text messages.

The university is encouraging its students and employees to continue to monitor local weather sources and changing weather conditions along travel routes.

<p>The University of Alabama is canceling all classes as of Thursday at 3:30 p.m. due to the possibility of freezing rain, snow and sleet forecasted for this afternoon.</p><p>Furthermore, all events and activities scheduled for the remainder of the day have also been canceled and non-essential personnel are being told they may leave at 3:30.</p><p>The university says a decision about classes and operations for Friday will be made later. Any updates or announcements will be communicated via email, the UA home page, local media, social media and text messages.</p><p>The university is encouraging its students and employees to continue to monitor local weather sources and changing weather conditions along travel routes.</p>